1RU Sandstone Metallic

GM paint code `1RU`

Sandstone Metallic.

Code: 1RU (also seen as 250M, 287L, GBF)
Finish: Metallic
Colour family: Silver
Code in use: 2008–2011 across GM
Models: 2
Screen colour: #92928C approximate

GM models with paint code 1RU

Years are the overlap of the code's years with each model's production years. ≈ production years of the model line, not the exact variant; ? production years not confirmed yet.

Model	Years	Colour name
GM Astra	2008–2011	Sandstone Metallic
GM Regal	2008–2011	Sandstone Metallic

Where to find code 1RU on your GM

Service Parts Identification (SPID) label. A code starting with WA followed by digits (for example WA8555), or a three-character code such as GAZ; the line often starts with BC/CC and U.

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Touch-up paint for Sandstone Metallic

Ask for GM 1RU and give the model year: paint suppliers mix by code, and some codes have several variants (this one also appears as 250M, 287L, GBF).

This is a metallic colour: it needs a basecoat and a clear coat. Pens and aerosols for metallics usually come with a separate clear.

Read the touch-up paint guide before you start.

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